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For oil and grease based stains treat the
afected area as above using a proprietary
brand of carpet spot cleaner for nylon piled
carpets. Very diicult non-soluble stains
are often successfully removed using "Spot
Wiz from any distributor of Agar Cleaning
Systems Pty Ltd, following the instructions
on the pack. To find a 'Spot Wizard' stockist
near you visit http://www.agar.com.au/
Agar-Locations/ distributor-locations.aspx.
Periodic wet cleaning
Because Pedigree Entrance Zone is
completely waterproof and rotproof,
it is best suited to hot water extraction
(steam cleaning) rather than the use
of dry cleaning powders. A periodic
water extraction program - preferably
incorporating a rotating or cylindrical brush
- is best left to professional carpet cleaning
companies who undertake the work in
accordance with Australian & New Zealand
Standard AS/NZS 3733:1995. Depending
upon the amount of traic varying from
"light" to "heavy", Entrance Zone should be
water cleaned from once to 12 times per
year. An Entrance Zone that has become
saturated (i.e. holding in dirt and soiling
almost to the top of the surface pile) will
have lost its "scraping" efect, causing dirt
from outside to be walked into the building.
Look for dirty spots and tracks that have
become visible and for soiling near the top
of the surface pile.
Spray extraction and hot water extraction
Also known as hot water extraction (steam
cleaning) and includes truck-mounted
systems.
1. Thoroughly vacuum the Pedigree Entrance
Zone first with a vacuum fitted with a
rotating brush (turbo or power-head)
2. Use plenty of water - Entrance Zone is
completely waterproof and rotproof
3. Carpet extractors incorporating a
cylindrical brush or a rotary scrubbing
machine fitted with a soft brush (followed
by separate extraction) will provide
maximum results. Single hose and wand
extraction will only provide cosmetic results
4. Pre-spray the whole Entrance Zone area.
The detergent level must be kept very low
at 50 parts of water to 1 part shampoo and
NOT the dilution level recommended on
the container label, which is stronger and
designed for traditional tufted carpets
5. The water temperature should not
exceed 60 degrees Celsius
6. Never use a cleaning agent that contains
bleaching agents or strong solvents
7. Rinse thoroughly to prevent residual
detergent which can cause re-soiling to occur
8. Drying times are relatively rapid if you
ensure there is plenty of ventilation or
use a portable floor mounted air mover
Do it yourself hot water extraction
DIY hot water extraction to a good
cosmetic appearance standard can be
performed successfully with the correct
type of equipment such as a hose and
wand carpet extractor which can be hired
from your local supermarket. In such cases
the detergent dilution level in the solution
tank should be very weak at 50 parts water
to 1 part shampoo and NOT the dilution
level recommended in the equipment
instructions, which is much stronger and
designed for traditional tufted carpets.
Rinse thoroughly afterwards using plain
cold water in the solution tank to ensure
that all detergent residues are completely
removed and speed up drying times by
ensuring plenty of ventilation.
Karndean Designflooring provide the
above spot cleaning recommendations in
good faith, but cannot be held responsible
for permanent staining that has occurred
after the date and time of installation. For
additional advice and information about
Pedigree Entrance Zone Clean-Of Zones
contact Karndean Designflooring.